Afghanistan

UN Continues Support for Afghan Women as Rights Groups Warn of New Legal Restrictions —————————— The UN Women has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women and girls in Afghanistan despite ongoing instability and sweeping restrictions on their rights. According to…

Airstrike Targets Taliban Special Forces Base in Kandahar —————————– Local sources in Afghanistan reported that Pakistani fighter jets carried out an airstrike on a base belonging to a Taliban military unit in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan, amid reports of powerful explosions…

Taliban Removes Uzbek Language from Sheberghan City Sign, Sparking Debate in Northern Afghanistan ————————————- Local sources in Jowzjan Province report that authorities affiliated with the Taliban have removed the Uzbek language from a sign marking the entrance to the city…

UN Reports Significant Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan Amid Escalation Between Pakistan and Taliban Forces —————————– The United Nations has expressed deep concern over rising civilian casualties in Afghanistan as military clashes between Pakistani forces and the Taliban‑led Afghan authorities continue…

Nearly 40 Countries at UN Condemn Taliban Policies Toward Women, Girls in Afghanistan —————————————— A group of nearly 40 member states at the United Nations has condemned policies by the Taliban restricting the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan,…

Border Fighting in Afghanistan Escalates Amid Limited Global Attention ———————————- While international media attention has largely focused on conflicts in the Middle East, escalating fighting along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border has developed into a growing humanitarian and economic crisis affecting thousands…

Foundation Stone Laid for Imam Ali Complex in Sierra Leone ———————————- A humanitarian initiative has launched a new community development project in Sierra Leone, announcing the laying of the foundation stone for the Amir al-Mu’minin Complex, coinciding with the days…

UNAMA Tells Security Council Restrictions on Women Undermine Aid Efforts in Afghanistan —————————————– The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) warned the UN Security Council that restrictions on women imposed by the Taliban are worsening the humanitarian crisis and…

UN Reports Warn of Widening Gender Justice Gap in Afghanistan as Women Protest Taliban Policies ———————————————— Recent reports by United Nations agencies have warned of a growing gender justice gap in Afghanistan, amid continuing restrictions imposed by the Taliban on…

Intense Pakistan‑Afghanistan Border Clashes Displace Over 115,000; UN and Muslim Scholars Call for Ceasefire ——————————— Severe clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces along their shared border have displaced more than 115,000 civilians, with thousands more affected in nearby Pakistani districts,…